Stock Stain Help Needed

[Wild Willi]

I have a stock to stain Walnut, normally I use Minwax or Watcos then cover with True oil.  I am wanting a oil only stain then wax over finish.  I have been trying to find a alcohol based walnut stain.  I do not want a water base that will raise the grain in the wood.  If you know of a good product and where it can be had I would be tnakful

Thanks WW

                 

[Rattlesnake Slim]

It was quite some time ago, but I bought some alcohol stain from Brownell's.

[TN Mongo, SASS #61450]

I have successfully used Fiebing's Professional Oil Dye for leather.  Yes leather, I'm a holster maker and I needed to match a Uberti 73 rifle stock.  It worked great and I finished it with an oil stain.

[John Boy]

Tung oil mixed with burnt umber:

* Brush on several coats of Tung oil mixed with burnt umber - let dry between applications

* Then between these applications rub with a felt pad - rottenstone mixed with alcohol and clean off

* Then several coats of hand rubbed tung oil mixed with burnt umber to desired darkness

* Let completely dry between applications

When satisfied with coat, rub wood with several coats of Butchers Wax, aka  Bowling Alley wax

I got carried away doing a Remington model 12 with  10 coats - finish looks like GLASS

If you want to speed up the drying process, mix some Japan Drier in with the Tung Oil

[Wild Willi]

I not good at mixing things and getting the right look but thanks for your suggestions. Brownells doe have what I an youring for I think HERTERS - FRENCH RED STAIN.  But of course it is out of stock. It also doesn"t give any info on the stain if it is a alcohol base.

[J. Mark Flint #31954 LIFE]

https://www.woodworkingshop.com/product/hs6000/?inMed=GSTORE&dfw_tracker=18711-HS6000&gclid=CjwKCAiA58fvBRAzEiwAQW-hzaVIxiLGZZzRoLZuWvaLzsNCfAe1hPiztVSC2Ahi7Xe5gBPlrWem4RoCWTwQAvD_BwE

 

https://lustersheenonline.com/shop/lustersheen-spirit-based-dyes/

 

both look to meet your general needs

 

[Nate Kiowa Jones #6765]

 

I have successfully used Fiebing's Professional Oil Dye for leather.  Yes leather, I'm a holster maker and I needed to match a Uberti 73 rifle stock.  It worked great and I finished it with an oil stain.

 

That's what I use. Then some tru-oil on top.

[Ace_of_Hearts]

https://www.google.com/shopping/product/17717866386757922621?q=powdered+wood+stain&rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS878US878&biw=1312&bih=918&prds=epd:3219735407874601137,paur:ClkAsKraX_2Uv1PMfiebkP2A6v3b608BPL7_flv427xL614L2xDyufy0u3-5ldIV-aCe_OOKczq6Uj7Sfv1_1cMpDP7NYxd9jfZM8KzMCM4Amwvck9y4XdA4dxIZAFPVH73Z9v8vvHiqib3oX4m1F1WCjRe6-w,prmr:1&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwivy47Oz7DmAhVTj54KHY0jDLgQ8wII0wI

 

These are what I use to match wood colors when I patch a stock. A small amount is all that is needed. I used denatured alcohol as a carrier.

 

 

[twelve mile REB]

 

 

That's what I use. Then some tru-oil on top.

 

 

NATE!!! Your still here.  Good to see your still posting really missed your GOOD advice.

[Buckshot Sheridan]

I rarely stain most woods, but I really like TransTint it’s a liquid dye that can be mixed with water, alcohol, or added to your finish. Looks pricey for the amount you get, but a little goes a long way. 

[Cypress Sam, SASS #10915]

I soak tobacco in turpentine until the color looks right and use the turpentine for the stain.  For the finish I use a 50-50 mix of turpentine and boiled linseed oil.  The finish takes many coats.

[Johnny Longpants]

 

I rarely stain most woods, but I really like TransTint it’s a liquid dye that can be mixed with water, alcohol, or added to your finish. Looks pricey for the amount you get, but a little goes a long way. 

 

2nd the TransTint.  I use it to finish violins and also gun stocks.

 

I get mine at Woodcraft  https://www.woodcraft.com/products/transtint-dyes-honey-amber 

[Ace_of_Hearts]

If you are going to do the whole stock. Casey's as in Casey's Tru-Oil finish has an excellent walnut stain.

https://www.amazon.com/Birchwood-Casey-Walnut-Stain-3-Ounce/dp/B0000C5158/ref=asc_df_B0000C5158/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309830467406&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13679666058815008748&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9030754&hvtargid=pla-569507438603&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=60510211646&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=309830467406&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13679666058815008748&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9030754&hvtargid=pla-569507438603

 

It will lift the grain of the wood. Just steel wool the stock after it dries.

 

[Locoweed]

Chestnut ridge stock stain is what I have used.  It is a dark walnut with a little red to it.  It is an alcohol based stain.  After staining I use several applications of Tung oil and finish up with natural color Minwax paste wax.